Please also see our Osmo section for the full range of Osmo products stocked, including the coloured version Osmo Polyx Oil Tints and the faster drying Osmo Polyx Oil Rapid. For alternative products including Fiddes Hard Wax Oil and Liberon's NEW Hard Wax Oil please see our Floor Finishes section.

Preparation: The wooden surface must be clean and dry before applying Osmo Polyx Oil Original. Remove any previous floor varnish by sanding with P100 - P150 grit abrasives or P180 - P240 grit on furniture; fill any small imperfections with a good quality filler, larger cracks can be filled by mixing the saw-dust with a Joint Gel filler, before vacuuming to remove all dust.

Application: Test in an inconspicuous area to confirm suitability and the final colour. A few drops of water onto the bare wood will give an indication to the colour the oil will bring out in the wood. Apply Osmo Polyx hard wax oil thinly and evenly with a good quality brush such as Mako 5* Pro Woodcare Brush or for larger areas Osmo 220mm Floor Brush or Mohair Roller and spread well. Two coats will be required, apply a second coat after allowing to dry overnight or 8-10 hours as per the first.

Cleaning: Osmo Wash and Care should be used for general cleaning of Polyx Original treated floors. It is a water soluble concentrate designed specifically for cleaning oiled and waxed floors, without drying out the wood or removing the finish

Storage: up to 5 years when protected from frost

If a higher sheen level is required or the floor needs refreshing or reviving after hard use, Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner is also available.

It protects against normal household liquids including water, wine, beer, tea, coffee and many more, yet still leaving the wood with a natural look and feel that won't peel, flake or crack like a varnish may do.